Āku mihi – Artist Statement

Tēnā tātou katoa. Ānei rā te mihi ki te rangi me te whenua. Ki ngā mate kua wheturangitia haere atu rā. Ki a tātou ngā waihotanga o rātou mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa!

I am of Ngāti Whātua o Orakei, Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara, Tainui, Te Waiohua, and Ngā Puhi descent. I am an accomplished artist, musician, carver and Tā moko artist.

I graduated from the NZ Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in 2006, and was appointed to Head of Schools in 2014 – 2019. With my wife, Leonie we established Toitu Design Ltd in 2007.

Since its inception, Toitu Design has been a leader in mahi toi and we have built a reputation around expertise, authenticity and workmanship to the highest standard.

Photo Credit: Best Awards NZ
Video Credit: Tourism NZ

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